Hypermobility isn’t just about loose joints. It’s about how your brain and nervous system are trying to manage a body that can feel a bit unpredictable.

Learn how RMT facial massage works, what it helps with, and why it can support jaw tension, headaches, and overall relaxation.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Support in our Vancouver clinic As we move through EDS Awareness Month this May, we want to highlight something that sits at the heart of what we do at Local Health Integrative Clinic and Local Yoga Studio: providing accessible, flexible, and responsive care for real people—including those living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) […]

For the casual stroller, the weekend warriors, and beyond! There’s nothing like the satisfaction of getting in that final rep of bicep curls or setting a new personal best on the elliptical. Whether you’re training at a gym in downtown Vancouver, running the Seawall, or hiking the North Shore trails, that post-workout feeling is hard […]

Naturopathic Doctors in BC have a huge scope of practice People often start looking for a naturopath in Vancouver because something feels off. Not urgent, not dramatic, just persistent. Low energy that does not improve with rest. Digestion that never quite settles. Stress that shows up physically instead of passing through. Naturopathic care focuses on […]

The Turning Tide Of Self Care For Men By Dr. Erik Boudreau, ND After spending the last twenty-two years as a licensed naturopathic physician, I’ve noticed a slow and steady shift in the topic of men’s health. Way back in 2004, the bulk of my male patients were either boys dragged to see me against […]

Here are 3 unique holiday gifts for children that won’t add any clutter to your home and will set them up for success later in life As the holiday season approaches, I feel a nagging anxiety mounting as I imagine all the shopping, wrapping, unwrapping, and waste that inevitably comes with it. While I love […]

Many people ask what is my favourite supplement and its an easy answer! But why is magnesium important? Stressed? Restless legs? Teeth grinding? Eye lid twitching? Yup, this one is for you! Lets start with a story: I had a patient many years ago who was working 60+ hours per week. They were training for […]

How many store-bought gluten free breads have you tried that taste and feel like cardboard? Say good-bye to the cardboard and hello to soft, scrumptious gluten free bread made in the bread maker! Can you make gluten free bread in a breadmaker? Heck yes, you can! This recipe is seriously the best gluten free bread […]